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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sigma DP2s

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
45
Overall
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
 
Sigma DP2s front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sigma DP2s Key Specs

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-85mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 550g - 114 x 75 x 93mm
  • Launched February 2012
Sigma DP2s
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Succeeded the Sigma DP2
  • Updated by Sigma DP2x
Photography Glossary

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sigma DP2s Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sigma DP2s, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Sigma. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and DP2s (5MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 was brought out 24 months later than the DP2s which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 grades against the DP2s in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 over the Sigma DP2s

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 DP2s 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012February 2010More recent by 24 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 DP2s GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 

Common features in the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sigma DP2s

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 DP2s 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sigma DP2s Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has got outside measurements of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Sigma DP2s has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sigma DP2s in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 compared to the DP2s.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sigma DP2s size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and DP2s is 69 and 86 respectively.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sigma DP2s top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sigma DP2s Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements merely by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and DP2s.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 to render more detail having its extra 11MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The newer GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sigma DP2s sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sigma DP2s Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sigma DP2s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Portrait photography with Sigma DP2s
74
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
56
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Street photography advice
Sigma DP2s Street photography advice
55
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (550 grams)
67
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition (280 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Sports photography with Sigma DP2s
48
megapixel count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
30
decent sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (5MP)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma DP2s as a Travel photography camera
59
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
more heavy than competitors in class (550 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
67
lighter than competition (280 grams)
built-in flash
great max aperture (f)
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Landscape photography details
Sigma DP2s Landscape photography details
63
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no image stabilization
48
you can focus manually
great max aperture (f)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
small screen (2.5 inch)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Vlogging advice
Sigma DP2s Vlogging advice
24
decently wide (24mm)
includes face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (550g)
28
great max aperture (f)
lighter than competition (280g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (320 x 240 pixels)
lack of microphone support
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Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 vs Sigma DP2s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and Sigma DP2s
 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5Sigma DP2s
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sigma
Model Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sigma DP2s
Class Advanced Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-02 2010-02-20
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Smooth Imaging Engine IV True II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.7mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 370.5mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 5MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4928 x 3264 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 200 50
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-85mm (3.5x) 41mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Crop factor 1.5 1.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.5"
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 180 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video file format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 550 grams (1.21 lb) 280 grams (0.62 lb)
Dimensions 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 400 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model DB-90 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/MMC card
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $871 $940